Upgrade Guide
Sony RX100 VI→Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Cyber-shot DSC-T700 offers little measurable spec improvement over the RX100 VI. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution10MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RX100 VI | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | -1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | RX100 VI | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £35 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2008 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS | 10.1MP CCD | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR | VGA 640×480 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 24fps | 2fps (standard) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~240 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 301g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots | None — touchscreen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
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